Poll results show 38.5 percent of voters believe e-cigarettes are safe,with 35.93 percent saying they are not safe. A large percentage - 25.67 percent- said they don't know.

The unscientific survey also asked readers if electronic cigarettes should be regulated. The majority said yes, with 53 percent saying regulations should be enacted. Voting also shows 37.4 percent didn't believe regulations are necessary, and 9.6 percent didn't know.
A recent story looked at the controversy over e-cigarettes, as more stores open up in Central New York specializing in the sale of these device.

Some believe e-cigarettes are a safe alternative to traditional smoking, while others worry that they are unhealthy and haven't been thoroughly tested.